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Help patients, honor loved ones by donating blood with the Red Cross
DURHAM, N.C. (May 17, 2017) – Before busy summer schedules set in, the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to roll up a sleeve to help ensure a sufficient supply for patients in need. Donors of all blood types are needed now to help accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and...
NC Farmers should prepare for hurricane season
RALEIGH – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler’s annual plea for farmers to prepare for hurricane season is especially poignant this year, considering many are still recovering from Hurricane Matthew. “Hurricane Matthew is a painfully fresh reminder of just how important it is to have an emergency plan for your farm, food company or agribusiness,” Troxler said...
H/V Chamber Cuts Ribbon for new Downtown Shoe Store
On Thursday, April 27, the Henderson Vance Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Fierce Feet by Tweet, a new business in Downtown Henderson. Fierce Feet by Tweet owner, Alisa Alston offers a variety of in trend, casual and formal shoes and accessories, including clothing and handbags. Hours of operation are 9:00 a.m.-6:00...
Henderson Students Dominate Inaugural Oxford Prep Graduation Marshal List
Marshals who will serve at the first Oxford Preparatory Commencement ceremony honoring the class of 2017 have been announced. Marshals are chosen from the sophomore and junior class. Students chosen from either class must have a weighted GPA above 4.25. The chief marshal will be chosen from the junior representatives and will be announced at...
Granville Chamber to host Women in Business Luncheon
WOMEN IN BUSINESS LUNCHEON Wednesday, May 24, 2017 ~ 12:00 noon THORNDALE OAKS, 105 West Quailridge Road, Oxford You are invited to lunch and an outstanding program by Holly Boyd & Anna Cate Fleming Fashion Blogger Anna Cate Collection Lunch: $15 Chamber members $18 non-Chamber members Reservations are REQUIRED by Monday, May 22nd (Reservations not...
Franklin County Commissioners Fully Fund District Request
Louisburg, N. C. — At their meeting on Monday, May 15th, 2017, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners agreed to fully fund Franklin County Schools’ 2017-18 current local budget request. The total request for more than $16.3 million dollars is a $1.1 million dollar increase over the District’s 2016-17 local funding allocation. Throughout the year, Franklin...
Henderson-Vance DDC Office to celebrate ribbon cutting tomorrow
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony The City of Henderson would like to invite you to the opening of the new Henderson-Vance Downtown Development Commission office at 205 North Garnett Street. A ribbon cutting will take place on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 11:45 a.m. The office is attached to the fire station on North Garnett Street. The...
Twins on their way from VGCC to prestigious universities
Twin brothers Paul Caroline and Peter Caroline of Louisburg began their higher education at Vance-Granville Community College and will soon continue that education at two of the nation’s top universities. Both received full QuestBridge scholarships, Paul to the University of Pennsylvania and Peter to Stanford University. According to U.S. News & World Report, Stanford is...
